The Irish Farmers Association (IFA) has welcomed the decision of Bord Gáis Energy to reduce electricity and energy prices, but has called on the company and all other energy suppliers to further reduce these prices, in line with the 50 per cent fall in international fuel prices.

The IFA has announced that its officers, from every county, will lobby members of the Oireachtas in Dublin today (Wednesday) to get approval for the Rural Development Programme (RDP). The IFA said patience is running out among its members who are calling to have vital farm schemes opened without further delay.